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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.36, 317.13 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.36, 317.13 and 89.71 is: 134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.36 : 317.13 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.36/317.13 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.36x = 317.13 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.36x = 28,449.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,449.73/211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.60

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